The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued its flash flood risk alert for the month of July 2025.
The alert, which was released on Monday by the agency, listed Sokoto, Lagos, Edo, Benue, and 16 others as those at risk of experiencing flash floods.
It showed the states with varying probable risks of experiencing flash flooding events due to the onset of rainfall across the country.
The agency said, “Sokoto State has a high risk of experiencing flash floods. Other states with notable risk of flash flooding are Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom.”
The agency advised residents of the states to relocate if necessary, clear drainage systems, prepare emergency kits, turn off electricity and gas during flooding, strengthen mudslide prevention, and promote community awareness.
